Bard Gala 2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Bard’s Innovation and Excellence
Celebrating 50 Years of Bard’s Innovation and Excellence

Celebrating 50 Years of Bard’s Innovation and Excellence

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6–10 pm
Cipriani South Street, 10 South Street, New York City
Honoring Leon Botstein, Bard College President
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A Night to Celebrate Bard’s History as We Look to the Future

A Night to Celebrate Bard’s History as We Look to the Future

Please join us for this highly anticipated celebration of Bard and all that has been accomplished over the last 50 years. This singular night will bring together members of the Bard community from across the country and the globe to raise a glass and raise support for the future of this bold college. The beautiful and elegant Cipriani South Street is the setting for an inspiring evening of performances, tributes, and speakers. This is truly a one-time only event. Let’s make it one to remember.
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Cochairs + Committee

  • Cochairs
    Roland J Augustine and James Cox Chambers ’81
  • Committee
    Judith and Howard Berkowitz, Jeanne Donovan Fisher, Marieluise Hessel, Denise Simon and Paulo Vieiradacunha, Susan Weber, and Andrew Zobler

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Cocktail Attire Requested
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Tables

Legacy Table I $250,000 
Premier seating for ten
Listed as cochair, recognized as an evening underwriter, and a named scholarship at Bard College created in your honor
 
Underwriter Table I $100,000
Priority seating for ten
Listed as cochair and a space at Bard College named in your honor
 
Benefactor Table I $50,000
Preferred seating for ten
Listed on the gala committee, an overnight stay at Bard College, and dinner for four with Leon Botstein
 
Director Table I $25,000
Prime seating for ten
Listed on the gala committee, seasonal baskets from Montgomery Place or Bard College Farm in 2026
 
Friend Table I $15,000
Seating for eight (limited availability)
Four tickets to any 2026 Fisher Center performance

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Individual Tickets

Patron Ticket I $10,000 
Associate Ticket I $5,000 
Sponsor Ticket I $2,500 
Sustainer Ticket I $1,500 
Steward Ticket I $1,000 

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Accommodations

Considering a stay in New York City for the gala? Casa Cipriani is offering a 20% discount to Bard guests, applied to the best available rate at the time of booking. We encourage guests to book as early as possible, as pricing generally increases over time and availability is not guaranteed.
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